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Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center is an event venue at 118 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901. It is in Jackson County, about 56 miles from Paducah.
- Address
- 118 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Phone
- (618) 525-9922
- County
- Jackson
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Distance
- about 56 miles from Paducah (straight line)
About Carbondale
Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with a population of about 21,800. Founded in 1853, it grew as a railroad crossroads and transportation hub by the Civil War. The city is home to Southern Illinois University, a major research institution that began as a teacher training school in 1874. Carbondale is known for its early Memorial Day observance in 1866 and its location near the Shawnee National Forest. Visitors can reach Carbondale via Illinois Route 13 or U.S. Route 51, with Amtrak service available and the nearest major airport in St. Louis, about 82 miles away. Nearby attractions include Giant City State Park and the University Museum.
Getting there
- Highways
- Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51
- Rail and air
- Amtrak service available; nearest major airport in St. Louis
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Carbondale
- Woodlawn Cemetery: Site of one of the first Memorial Day observances in 1866.
- Southern Illinois University: Flagship campus of the SIU system and a national research university.
- University Museum: Houses 60,000 artifacts and hosts traveling art exhibits.
- Varsity Center for the Arts: Renovated theater serving as a performing arts venue.
- Giant City State Park: Known for its natural beauty and longest totality during the 2017 solar eclipse.
- Shawnee National Forest: Large forested area near the city offering outdoor recreation.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center located?
- Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center is at 118 N Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, in Jackson County.
- How do I get to Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center?
- Carbondale is served by Illinois Route 13, U.S. Route 51. It is about 56 miles from Paducah.
- What is there to see in Carbondale?
- Places to see in Carbondale include Woodlawn Cemetery, Southern Illinois University, University Museum, Varsity Center for the Arts, Giant City State Park.
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